Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
HAMAKUA ENERGY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,888 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
45-300 LEHUA ST
HONOKAA, HI 96727
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- HAWAII County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 3 · last Nov 8, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 6, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110008062265
How This Compares
#19
of 36 TRI reporters in HI
#455
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-82% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,360 | — |
| 2016 | 9,911 | +6% |
| 2017 | 2,888 | -71% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | +3% |
| 2019 | 4,418 | +48% |
| 2020 | 5,131 | +16% |
| 2021 | 5,044 | -2% |
| 2022 | 4,643 | -8% |
| 2023 | 5,540 | +19% |
| 2024 | 1,649 | -70% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 350 | 350 | — | — | 12 | |
| Benzene | 153 | 153 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 57 | 57 | — | — | 2 | |
| Toluene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31 | 31 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,473 | 4,473 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 705 | 705 | — | — | 58 | |
| Benzene | 174 | 174 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 112 | 112 | — | — | 13 | |
| Toluene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 8 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 8 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 705 | 705 | — | — | 6 | |
| Benzene | 161 | 161 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 110 | 110 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24 | 24 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,000 | 4,000 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 704 | 704 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,040 | 4,040 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 705 | 705 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 191 | 191 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 111 | 111 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 44 | 44 | — | 0 | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | 0 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,304 | 3,304 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 713 | 713 | — | — | 23 | |
| Benzene | 198 | 198 | — | 0 | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 107 | 107 | — | — | 5 | |
| Toluene | 51 | 51 | — | 0 | 3 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | 0 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,908 | 1,908 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 710 | 710 | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzene | 174 | 174 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 106 | 106 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 50 | 50 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 30 | 30 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,820 | 1,820 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 706 | 706 | — | — | 6 | |
| Benzene | 168 | 168 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 105 | 105 | — | — | 1 | |
| Toluene | 51 | 51 | — | — | 1 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 29 | 29 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,862 | 8,862 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 706 | 706 | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzene | 157 | 157 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 105 | 105 | — | — | 0 | |
| Toluene | 47 | 47 | — | — | 0 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 26 | 26 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 8,335 | 8,335 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 710 | 710 | — | — | 40 | |
| Benzene | 138 | 138 | — | — | 9 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 106 | 106 | — | — | 9 | |
| Toluene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 6 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 22 | 22 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 12 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 1 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 2 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 2 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 0 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 10 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 2 |
|
BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC TACOMA PLANT
TACOMA, WA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 0 |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 23, 2024 | May 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 23, 2024 | May 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 9, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 27, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 11, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 3, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 28, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 12, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 11, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 24, 2009 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-HIR000138164-001 · Feb 13, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603217709 · Mar 31, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602084559 · Oct 9, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602038012 · Apr 27, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602032698 · Mar 21, 2017
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